Rabbits

In rural settings, rabbits can cause significant damage that threatens plants, livestock and equestrian activities through their feeding and burrowing activities.

 

Whist numbers of rabbits have declined in Somerset over recent years they remain a serious concern and can bread rapidly, particular between January and August. As a result, all land owners have a legal obligation to manage rabbit numbers on their properties where reasonably practicable to do so in accordance with the Pests Act 1954.

 

How can we help you control troublesome rabbits?

Rabbits can be treated all year round and we will be able to advise you of the most appropriate method for any given time of the year. Methods may include:

• Trapping using a mixture of live capture and approved spring traps
• Rabbit fencing to prevent access
• Shooting (typically undertaken discreetly during early evening and at night)
• Ferreting.

 

As with controlling any pest species, Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management always seek to act in a safe and humane way which minimises the risk of suffering but achieves the required effect.

 

Note that managing rabbits can be a long and time-consuming process and that our services can be scaled to meet your expectations and budget.

 

For long term management, restricting access to areas such as your garden via proofing combined with population reduction can often provide the best results.

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